Desmond Lew, MD
Myths and Facts About Vaccines
Vaccines are one of the main reasons why we enjoy a relatively disease-free and extended life span. The others are the creation of antiseptics and …
Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Heat
Summer is a time for pool parties, beach parties, and sun bathing. However, with the suns rays growing ever stronger, you should take precautions to …
Summer Safety Tips: Insect Bites
If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you know it can be painful, right? The summer is the perfect time for these and other …
Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What to Consider
Summer is about having fun and taking a break from school. For parents, it can mean finding a way to entertain their kids; sending them to camp is …
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
Summer is a time for fun; school is out and the weather is perfect. But safety is important to consider whenever you leave the house. The warm …
Pediatric Obesity: The Unspoken Epidemic
The press has frequently focused on infectious disease epidemics such as H1N1 influenza and HIV, but rarely discusses the growing problem of pediatric obesity. If …
Infant Breastfeeding
New mothers often ask me about the benefits of breastfeeding versus bottle-feeding and the amount of time recommended for breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a recommended in …
How to Spot Signs of Hearing Problems in Toddlers
Is your toddler just not listening or do they have a hearing problem? Are they ignoring you or not actually hearing you? How can you …
Pet Ownership May Decrease Infections in Children
A recent study published in Pediatrics suggests that children who are exposed to pets in the first year of life have fewer upper respiratory tract …
Mothers’ Migraines Linked to Infant Colic
Mothers with a history of migraines are twice as likely to have an infant with colic. The genes that are linked to migraines may cause …
Measles Making a Comeback
The number of cases and outbreaks have almost quadrupled in the United States in 2011. Normally there have been about 60 cases a year and …
Surprising Videogame Benefits
Video games have been linked to violence, poor school performance, behavioral problems and addictive behaviors. But recently there have been studies to use videogames to …
Autism
A recent report from the CDC indicates that the prevalence of autism has increased by 78% since 2002. It is unclear what has caused this …
Risky Teen Driving Habits Predicts Future Crashes
Teen drivers are typically involved in more accidents than more experienced drivers. A recent study seems to point out the causes of these teen driver …
Food Allergies
More people are getting food allergies. From 1997 to 2007, 18% more children under 18 years were reported of having food allergies. Any food can …
Benefits of Family Meals
It is well known that family meals are important and beneficial. But with new studies, family meals are becoming more recognized for their vital impact …